The Rugby union have a standard bonus points system for a rugby union competition. The bonus points are to encourage attacking play through a match, to discourage repetitive goal-kicking and to reward teams for “coming close” in losing efforts.
# No team can get more than 5 points in a match.
# No points are awarded for losing, unless bonus points are involved.
* 4 points for a win
* 2 points for a draw
* 1 bonus point for scoring 4 tries (or more)
* 1 bonus point for losing by 7 points (or less)
7 Responses
2011 Jan 01
Was the scoring previously 3 points for a try and 2 for a conversion. Can any one settle this argument for me please !
2011 Jun 23
Yes, you are correct. I can remember the scoring being 3 points for a try and 2 for a conversion.
2011 Sep 14
Does Playing Rugby Hurt ?? :S
2011 Sep 15
Yes, the players are tough though and have a few beers to null the pain…
2011 Sep 18
3 points – that’s why it was called a try!
2011 Sep 18
How does a team in the world cup get 5 points for a win instead of 4
2011 Sep 21
The Rugby union have a standard bonus points system for a rugby union competition. The bonus points are to encourage attacking play through a match, to discourage repetitive goal-kicking and to reward teams for “coming close” in losing efforts.
# No team can get more than 5 points in a match.
# No points are awarded for losing, unless bonus points are involved.
* 4 points for a win
* 2 points for a draw
* 1 bonus point for scoring 4 tries (or more)
* 1 bonus point for losing by 7 points (or less)